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Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. Back today is Betsy Byler, a licensed Professional Substance Abuse Counselor in Wisconsin.
In this second part of the series, Betsy shares invaluable viewpoints and provides factual information on marijuana. She also talks about the importance of fostering a safe environment where both you and your kids can feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and asking questions to build trust and better communication.
Live in Wisconsin and want to work with Betsy? Check out her info here.
If you are a parent that needs support, check out Betsy’s course, "Talking to Your Kid About Marijuana" on the How We Get Thru app. By downloading the app on your iPhone or Android, you'll gain access to a FREE 7-day trial, allowing you to watch, listen, or read Betsy’s course and many others at your own pace.
Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our full podcast episodes and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!
Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. Today's guest is Betsy Byler, a licensed Professional Substance Abuse Counselor in Wisconsin.
In this episode, Betsy shed light on the biggest challenge that our kids face with substances… access. Yes, things sure have changed since we were young so take a listen as Betsy gives us the ins and outs of what our kids are exposed to and how we can help them.
Live in Wisconsin and want to work with Betsy? Check out her info here.
If you are a parent that needs support, check out Betsy’s course, "Talking to Your Kid About Marijuana" on the How We Get Thru app. By downloading the app on your iPhone or Android, you'll gain access to a FREE 7-day trial, allowing you to watch, listen, or read Betsy’s course and many others at your own pace.
Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our full podcast episodes and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!
Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. Today's guest is Jess Beachkofsky, a board certified psychiatrist licensed in Florida and Texas.
In this episode, Jess shares the expectations and importance of family history in getting an accurate diagnosis. While also giving us great insight into how mental health diagnoses such as bi-polar and OCD are formed. Listen to part 2 of setting the record straight around psychiatry.
Live in Florida and want to work with Dr. Jess? Check out her info here.
Get Dr. Jess’s FREE Download on how to prepare for your first psychiatry appt.
For therapists: Get Dr. Jess’ brain bites to help with medication management and your clients!
If you are curious if you actually meet criteria for ADHD, OCD, Panic Attacks, PTSD, or neurodivergent check out Jess’s course on the 5 most popular diagnoses on the How We Get Thru app.
Download the app today for iPhone or Android and you'll gain access to a FREE 7-day trial, allowing you to watch, listen, or read Jess’s course and many others at your own pace.
Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our full podcast episodes and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!
Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. Today's guest is Jess Beachkofsky, a board certified psychiatrist licensed in Florida and Texas.
In this episode, Jess shares the truth about how not all psychiatrists are pill pushers. If you have thought about seeing a psychiatrist or have self-diagnosis yourself through an online quiz, you’ll want to listen in as Jess sets the record straight on how to get the right diagnosis. Take a listen.
Live in Florida and want to work with Dr. Jess? Check out her info here.
Get Dr. Jess’s FREE Download on how to prepare for your first psychiatry appt.
For therapists: Get Dr. Jess’ brain bites to help with medication management and your clients!
If you are curious if you actually meet criteria for ADHD, OCD, Panic Attacks, PTSD, or neurodivergent check out Jess’s course on the 5 most popular diagnoses on the How We Get Thru app.
Download the app today for iPhone or Android and you'll gain access to a FREE 7-day trial, allowing you to watch, listen, or read Jess’s course and many others at your own pace.
Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our full podcast episodes and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!
Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. We are back with Abby Nordquist, a licensed couples’ therapist in Syracuse, New York.
There's nothing quite like the thrill - and sometimes, terror - of making a big decision within a relationship. I’m sure many of us can relate to the sleepless nights, the inner turmoil, and the plethora of 'what if' scenarios that haunt us. Join us on this episode as we navigate conflict and how it can help couples grow.. Abby also shares her own personal experiences and reveals the secret to understanding what's at stake for both partners in a decision.
But that's not all. We've all been there - caught in the cyclical storm of long-standing conflicts that rear their ugly heads time and time again. Abby tackles these perpetual issues head-on, offering practical advice and a fresh perspective on how to face these often frustrating situations. She emphasizes the importance of grace, communication, understanding, and paints a picture of how to skillfully navigate these tricky situations, providing us with a roadmap to joint decision making.
In this fast-paced world, juggling responsibilities and managing relationships can seem like a Herculean task. Abby steps in with her partnership course and program - a toolbox brimming with strategies and tools to help couples navigate big decisions. Specifically designed for couples who have become parents, Abby’s course and her eight-week group program, Missing Us, is about reconnecting, refocusing and recommitting to your relationship. So, whether you're wrestling with a big decision or simply wanting to deepen your connection with your partner, this episode promises to deliver valuable insights and practical advice.
Live in New York and want to work with Abby? Check out her info here.
Missing Us: 12- Week Couples’ Coaching To Connection
5-Day Intimate Connection Challenge
If you've identified yourself in any part of this conversation, check out Abby’s course, "Making Big Decisions With Your Partner" on the How We Get Thru app. By downloading the app on your iPhone or Android, you'll gain access to a FREE 7-day trial, allowing you to watch, listen, or read Abby’s course and many others at your own pace.
Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our full podcast episodes and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!
Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. Today's guest is Abby Nordquist, a licensed couples’ therapist in Syracuse, New York.
In this episode Abby and I unpack why conflict spikes during the first few years of parenthood. And why making major decisions together can feel like an uphill battle. Listen in as we dive into these issues and the impact of post-pandemic stressors on couples and parents.
Transitioning into parenthood has its own unique set of challenges and requires a strong and secure relationship foundation. Abby and I discuss the critical role of intentionality and problem-solving in keeping a relationship afloat while navigating the needs of a new baby. We also dissect the process of making major decisions as a couple - the hurdles, the triumphs, and everything in between. From Abby's insights, learn how to navigate these decision-making instances to strengthen your relationship foundation, foster understanding, and emerge stronger, even if the journey seems daunting. This episode is a goldmine of insights for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of relationship dynamics under stress.
Live in New York and want to work with Abby? Check out her info here.
Missing Us: 12- Week Couples’ Coaching To Connection
5-Day Intimate Connection Challenge
If you've identified yourself in any part of this conversation, check out Abby’s course, "Making Big Decisions With Your Partner" on the How We Get Thru app. By downloading the app on your iPhone or Android, you'll gain access to a FREE 7-day trial, allowing you to watch, listen, or read Abby’s course and many others at your own pace.
Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our full podcast episodes and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!
Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. We are back with part two with our guest Dr .Pauline Peck, is back to
In this episode, discuss the contrast between individualistic and collectivistic cultures, and the unique challenges faced by children of immigrants in balancing cultural identity and boundary setting. Pauline shares some cool insights on how to find that sweet spot between these different cultural styles and how to make the most of the choices we have. Check it out!
Check out Pauline’s Offers
Free Workshop: July 26, 2023
Love Beyond Expectations: Empowering Immigrant Daughters in Dating and Relationships
Live in California or New York and want to work with Pauline? Check out her infohere.
Free Translation Guide
Khahar: Daughters of Immigrants Therapy Group (California Residents Only)
Birds of a Feather, BIPOC Therapist Support Group (CA & NY Residents Only)
LGBTQIA Psychodrama Group (California Residents Only)
If you've identified yourself in any part of this conversation, check out Pauline’s course, "Boundary Setting With Immigrant Parents" on the How We Get Thru app. By downloading the app on your iPhone or Android, you'll gain access to a FREE 7-day trial, allowing you to watch, listen, or read Pauline’s course and many others at your own pace.
Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our full podcast episodes and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!
Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. Today's guest is Pauline Peck, a licensed psychologist in Santa Barbara, California.
In this episode, Pauline shares her own personal story and how she came to specialize in working with daughters of immigrants and intercultural couples. Her lived experience led us to a conversation around challenging western psychology and identifying the biases within it. Join us for a candid and thought-provoking discussion as we rethink our approach and put culture at the core of mental wellness.
Check out Pauline’s Offers
Free Workshop: July 26, 2023
Love Beyond Expectations: Empowering Immigrant Daughters in Dating and Relationships
Live in California or New York and want to work with Pauline? Check out her info here.
Free Translation Guide
Khahar: Daughters of Immigrants Therapy Group (California Residents Only)
Birds of a Feather, BIPOC Therapist Support Group (CA & NY Residents Only)
LGBTQIA Psychodrama Group (California Residents Only)
If you've identified yourself in any part of this conversation, check out Pauline’s course, "Boundary Setting With Immigrant Parents" on the How We Get Thru app. By downloading the app on your iPhone or Android, you'll gain access to a FREE 7-day trial, allowing you to watch, listen, or read Pauline’s course and many others at your own pace.
Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our full podcast episodes and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!
Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. We are back today with Abby Wambaugh, a licensed psychotherapist in Los Angeles.
In this part two with Abby, she sheds light on how to create a safe haven for emotions, understand the grief process, and tackling automatic negative thoughts that can alter the dynamics of chronic pain. She talks about the essential role self-compassion plays in this journey and how establishing a 'new normal' can provide relief. This episode has invaluable insights for those battling chronic pain, take a listen.
Live in Los Angeles, California and want to work with Abby? Check out her info here.
If you've identified yourself in any part of this conversation, check out Abby’s course, "Chronic Pain," on the How We Get Thru app. By downloading the app on your iPhone or Android, you'll gain access to a FREE 7-day trial, allowing you to watch, listen, or read Abby's course and many others at your own pace.
Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our full podcast episodes and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!
Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. Today's guest is Abby Wambaugh, a licensed psychotherapist in Los Angeles.
In this episode, Abby shares her own personal story of chronic pain and about the unique challenges of getting a diagnosis and the importance of having a collaborative care team, reminding us that everyone's journey with chronic pain is unique. If you're on the chronic pain journey, tune in to reclaim control and find comfort.
Live in Los Angeles and want to work with Abby? Check out her info here.
If you've identified yourself in any part of this conversation, check out Abby’s course, "Chronic Pain," on the How We Get Thru app. By downloading the app on your iPhone or Android, you'll gain access to a FREE 7-day trial, allowing you to watch, listen, or read Abby’s course and many others at your own pace.
Did you know that our podcast is also on YouTube? Head to our channel to watch our full podcast episodes and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!
From the publisher's feed
Do you ever feel stuck? Like no matter what you do, you’re in the same damn place? Or maybe you’re so overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself that even rest doesn’t feel restful…
This season, we’re going there.
We’re talking about the messy in-between—the moments when life forces you to pause, rethink, and reroute. We’re diving into spirituality (the real, not the cringey kind), energy healing, soul contracts, astrology, shadow work—all the things that help you feel grounded when everything else feels like chaos.
Because if you’re feeling lost, exhausted, or like you’re searching for something more but don’t even know where to start, you are not alone.
I’m Jen—mom, therapist, and your guide in the How We Get Thru community. This is a space where you can exhale. Where we ask the big questions, sit with the hard stuff, and actually find ways to heal that make sense for you.
And if you want to go even deeper? Our HWGT community is where it all happens—live events, daily meditations, journal prompts, and real connection with people who get it.
So, hit that subscribe button, and let’s do this. And if you’re ready to truly dive in, join the HWGT community today—link’s in the description.
Welcome (or welcome back) to the How We Get Thru community. Where We heal. We grow. We get thru—together.

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